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Rareoilskin
The correct spelling is oilskin.
How to pronounce oilskin
/ˈɔɪl.skɪn/
nounIPA: /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/
Say it like: Oyl-ski-n
The correct spelling is oilskin. Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
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Definition
noun
- 1.Cloth made from cotton and treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
- 2.A raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
- 3.(by extension) Foul-weather gear worn by sailors, whether of natural or synthetic materials.
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